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Esteroides (Anabólicos)

Steroids (Anabolic)

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“Anabolic steroids” is the familiar name for synthetic variants of the male sex hormone testosterone. The proper term for these compounds is anabolic-androgenic steroids (abbreviated AAS)—“anabolic” referring to muscle-building and “androgenic” referring to increased male sexual characteristics. Learn more

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Los esteroides anabólicos

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La mayoría de los esteroides anabólico-androgénicos son sustancias sintéticas similares a la testosterona, la hormona sexual masculina que ocurre naturalmente. Se toman por vía oral o se inyectan. Algunas personas, especialmente los atletas, abusan de los esteroides anabólicos para desarrollar su musculatura y mejorar su rendimiento. El abuso de esteroides anabólicos puede causar problemas graves de la salud, algunos de los cuales son irreversibles.

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Esteroides anabólicos

Los esteroides anabólicos son versiones artificiales de una hormona llamada testosterona, que todos tenemos en nuestro cuerpo. Algunas personas se inyectan los esteroides anabólicos o se los toman en píldoras porque quieren que sus músculos crezcan más rápido.

Impresa en: enero del 2006
Autor: Array


Lea esta publicación en el sitio web del NIDA para adolescentes »

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Anabolic Steroids

Shows young teens how anabolic steroids can cause liver damage and cancer and weaken the immune system.

Impresa en: enero del 1997
Actualizada en: enero del 2009
Autor: Array


Read this publication online at the NIDA for Teens Web site »

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Study Links Anabolic Steroids to Brain Changes in Adolescent Female Mice

Reports on an animal study finding that links anabolic steroids to brain changes in adolescent female mice, changes that can potentially lead to steroid abuse.

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Teens With Unhealthy Weight-Control Behavior Are More Likely to Abuse Drugs

Highlights data on unhealthy eating behaviors, such as fasting or purging, and substance abuse problems among teens.

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Reality Videos Bring NIDA Scientists to Web Site for Teens

Highlights new video clips on NIDA's Web site for teens that explore the dangers of drug abuse and that address questions from youth and their parents on the topic.

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Steroid Abuse Is a High-Risk Route to the Finish Line

NIDA Director Nora Volkow

Highlights research on the effects of steroid use on the brain and the rest of the body, and stresses the need to educate young people about the serious health risks associated with its use.

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